AU2007294700A1 - Suspended cable support system - Google Patents
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Description
WO 2008/033576 PCT/US2007/020218 1 SUSPENDED CABLE SUPPORT SYSTEM CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION 5 100011 The present application claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Application Serial No. 11/854,671, filed on September 13, 2007, which claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Application Serial No. 60/844,480, filed on September 14, 2006, the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND 10 Technical Field 10002] The present disclosure relates to suspended support systems and, more particularly, to a cable support system capable of being suspended. Description of Related Art 100031 Cable suspension systems have been developed to provide the additional 15 utility space needed in various different conduit or cable intensive environments where the original construction did not provide adequate means of accommodating the vast amount of conduit or cable. For example, probably the most common environment requiring vast amounts of additional protected space is for large computing systems. Such installations were typically made in facilities which simply were not designed to 20 accommodate the vast amount of cable runs required to operate the typical large computer system. Other applications where additional utility space is required include mechanical systems, e.g., heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems. 100041 A common problem experienced in utilizing cable suspension systems is maintaining organization of the various cables, conduits, pipes, etc. which are routed 25 above the floor, proximate the ceiling and the like. One solution to this problem is to provide a cable tray system suspended from the ceiling to contain and direct cables along their respective pathways.
WO 2008/033576 PCT/US2007/020218 2 100051 One drawback of such a suspension systems is the additional labor required to assemble the various components of the separate sections making up the suspension system. In geographic regions with particularly high labor rates, the cost of erecting such a labor intensive system could prove to be cost prohibitive. An additional 5 drawback of such systems is the high cost of storing and shipping the components of the system in that the components may not be readily stacked and/or nested in order to reduce storage space and the like. 100061 Accordingly, there is a continuing need for improved cable suspension and management systems which require a fewer number of components. 10 [0007] A need also exists for cable suspension and management systems which are easier to install than existing systems and which provide increased storage capacity and accessibility. 10008] An additional need exists for cable suspension and management systems which require reduced storage space and reduced shipping costs. 15 SUMMARY [00091 According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a suspended cable support system is provided. The suspended cable support system includes a plurality of suspension rods; and at least one cable tray. Each cable tray includes a pair of stringer elements, wherein each stringer element is configured for connection to, at least one 20 suspension rod; and a channel section depending from the pair of stringer elements. The channel section defines a passageway for supporting runs of cable thereon. The channel section includes a plurality of riser portions connected to the pair of stringer elements. 10010] The channel section may be formed of wire stock. Each stringer element may include a pair of spaced apart rails. The channel section may define a floor spaced a 25 distance from a plane defined by the pair of stringer elements, wherein the floor is supported by the riser portions. 10011] The channel section may include a plurality of longitudinal sections and a plurality of transverse sections defining a cage-like enclosure. The longitudinal sections may be disposed beneath the transverse sections. The channel section may further WO 2008/033576 PCT/US2007/020218 3 include at least one transversely extending reinforcing rib disposed beneath the longitudinal sections. 100121 The channel section may be arcuate or substantially T-shaped. The suspended cable support system may further include a divider configured for selective 5 connection to the channel section for dividing the passageway. [00131 The suspended cable support system may further include at least one suspension bracket configured for connection to the channel section; and a cable management system selectively connectable to the suspension bracket so as to depend therefrom. The cable management system may include a plurality of cable supports 10 depending from a bendable spine. Each suspension bracket may be configured for connection on a top surface of a stringer element. 100141 The suspended cable support system may further include a strut supported beneath at least one of the stringer elements. Each strut may have a substantially U shaped transverse cross-sectional profile. 15 [0015] The suspended cable support system may further include a plurality of cable trays, and at least one hinge interconnecting adjacent cable trays to enable adjacent cable trays to bend off-axis relative to one another. 10016] The cable trays may be configured for stacking one on top of another in a nesting fashion. 20 [00171 The suspension rods may extend between the pair of rails of the stringer elements. 100181 According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a cable tray, for use in a cable support system including a plurality of suspension rods, is provided. The cable tray includes a pair of stringer elements each having a pair of spaced apart rails, wherein 25 at least one suspension rod of the cable support system extends between the pair of rails; and a channel section depending from the pair of stringer elements, wherein the channel section defines a passageway for supporting runs of cable thereon. The channel section includes a plurality of riser portions connected to the pair of stringer elements; a floor spaced a distance from a plane defined by the pair of stringer elements, wherein the floor WO 2008/033576 PCT/US2007/020218 4 is supported by the riser portions; and a plurality of longitudinal section and a plurality of transverse sections defining a cage-like enclosure. 100191 The longitudinal sections may be disposed beneath the transverse sections. The channel section may include at least one transversely extending reinforcing rib 5 disposed beneath the longitudinal sections. 10020] The cable trays may be configured for stacking one on top of another in a nesting fashion. The cable trays are at least one of arcuate and T-shaped. 10021] According to a further aspect of the present disclosure, a cable support system is provided. The cable support system includes a plurality of suspension rods; and 10 at least one cable tray supported on at least one of the plurality of suspension rods. Each cable tray includes a first stringer element defined by a pair of spaced apart rails; at least a second stringer element defined by a pair of spaced apart rails, wherein the first and second stringer elements are spaced apart from one another and each stringer element is configured for connection to at least one suspension rod; and a channel section depending 15 from the pair of stringer elements, the channel section defining a passageway for supporting runs of cable thereon, the channel section including a plurality of riser portions connected to the pair of stringer elements. The cable trays are configured for stacking one on top of another in a nesting fashion. 10022] The channel section may be formed of wire stock. The channel section 20 may define a floor spaced a distance from a plane defined by the pair of stringer elements. The floor may be supported by the riser portions. The channel section may include a plurality of longitudinal sections and a plurality of transverse sections defining a cage-like enclosure. [00231 The cable support system may further include a divider configured for 25 selective -connection to the channel section for longitudinally dividing the passageway. [00241 The cable support system may still further include at least one suspension bracket configured for connection to the channel section; and a cable management system selectively connectable to the suspension bracket so as to depend therefrom. The cable management system may include a plurality of cable supports depending from a bendable 30 spine.
WO 2008/033576 PCT/US2007/020218 5 100251 The cable support system may further include a strut supported beneath at least one of the stringer elements. Each strut may have a substantially U-shaped transverse cross-sectional profile. 100261 The cable support system may further include a plurality of cable trays, 5 and at least one hinge interconnecting adjacent cable trays to enable adjacent cable trays to bend off-axis relative to one another. 10027] The pair of rails of each stringer element may be spaced apart an amount sufficient for the suspension rods to extend therebetween. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 10 [00281 Preferred embodiments of the presently disclosed cable suspension and support system are described herein with reference to the drawings, wherein: 100291 FIG. I is a perspective view of one embodiment of a cable support system constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 10030] FIG. 2 is a perspective view, with parts separated, of a linear cable tray of 15 the support system of FIG. 1, shown in a stacking/nesting configuration; [00311 FIG. 3 is a perspective view a plurality of cable trays of FIG. 2 illustrated in an end-to-end configuration; [0032] FIG. 4 is an enlarged perspective of the indicated area of detail of FIG. 3; 10033] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an arcuate cable tray of the support system 20 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; 10034] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a T-shape cable tray of the support system of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; [00351 FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a cable tray divider of the support system of FIG. 1; 25 10036] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a suspension bracket of the support system of FIG. 1; WO 2008/033576 PCT/US2007/020218 6 100371 FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a cable management system of the support system of FIG. 1; 100381 FIG. 10 is a front perspective view of a patch panel accessory for the support system of FIG. 1; 5 100391 FIG. 1 OA is a front perspective view of an alternate patch panel accessory for the support system of FIG. 1; 100401 FIG. II is a rear perspective view of the patch panel accessory of FIG. 10; 100411 FIG. I IA is a rear perspective view of the patch panel accessory of FIG. I OA; 10 100421 FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a support strut of the support system of FIG. 1; 100431 FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a coupling element of the support system of FIG. 1; 100441 FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a hinge of the support system of FIG. 1; 15 100451 FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a pair of cable trays shown hingedly joined to one another; [0046] FIG. 16 is an enlarged perspective view of the indicated area of detail of FIG. 15; 100471 FIG. 17 is an enlarged perspective view of the indicated area of detail of 20 FIG. 1; 100481 FIG. 18 is an enlarged perspective view of the indicated area of detail of FIG. 1; 100491 FIG. 19 is an enlarged perspective view of the indicated area of detail of FIG. 1; 25 [0050] FIG. 20 is an enlarged perspective view of the indicated area of detail of FIG. 1; WO 2008/033576 PCT/US2007/020218 7 100511 FIG. 21 is an enlarged perspective view of a plurality of cable trays illustrating the stackability and nestability thereof; and 10052] FIG. 22 is a perspective view of a cable tray according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. 5 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS 10053] Referring now in specific detail to the drawings in which like reference numerals identify similar or identical elements throughout the several views, and initially to FIG. 1, one embodiment of a support system constructed in accordance with the present disclosure is shown generally as cable support system 100. 10 100541 Generally, cable support system 100 includes a series of suspension rods or the like 20 depending from a ceiling, soffit, rafter or other suitable over-head structure (not shown). Cable support system 100 further includes any number of linear cable trays 110, T-shaped cable trays 120 and/or arcuate cable trays 130. It is contemplated and understood that the number of cable trays 110, 120 and 130 may vary from installation to 15 installation depending on the need and configuration of the supporting structure. 100551 As seen in FIG. 1, various cable trays 110, 120, 130 may be joined to one another by a coupling element 150 (see FIG. 13) including a plate 152 which extends between adjacent trays and is selectively secured to each of the adjacent trays by fastening means 154, such as, for example, nuts and bolts or the like. 20 10056] Turning now to FIGS. 1-4, each linear cable tray 110 includes first and second elongated stringer elements 112a and 11 2b, respectively. A channel section 114 is suspended from stringers 112a, 11 2b so as to form a portion of a passageway for supporting cable runs thereon. In the illustrated embodiment, channel section 114 is formed of an open ended wire stock basket having longitudinal sections 116 attached to 25 transverse sections 118. Transverse sections 118 include riser portions or legs 11 8a which are attached to a top side or an underside of stringers 112a, 112b. Legs 118a are substantially orthogonal with respect to transverse sections 118. The various elements of cable tray 110 are joined by suitable known techniques, such as by welding.
WO 2008/033576 PCT/US2007/020218 8 100571 As best seen in FIG. 4, each stringer I 12a, I 12b includes at least a pair of spaced apart rails 113a, 113b. Rails 113a, 113b define a plane which is substantially parallel to a plane defined by longitudinal sections 116 and transverse sections 118. The plane defined by rails I 13a, 113b is also substantially orthogonal to legs I I8a. Each rail 5 113a, 13b may be formed of wire stock of the like. 100581 As seen in FIGS. 2 and 3, linear cable trays 110 may have varying lengths or multiple linear cable trays 110, as seen in FIG. 2, may be joined to one another in end to end fashion to form an elongate linear cable tray 110, as seen in FIG. 3. 100591 As seen in FIG. 5, cable tray 120 is constructed in substantially the same 10 manner as cable tray 110, however, cable tray 120 is non-linear or has an arcuate configuration in a plane parallel to a plane defined by transverse sections 118. As seen in FIG. 5, longitudinal sections 116 have been radiused so as to form arcuate cable tray 120. As shown, arcuate cable tray 120 is configured and dimensioned such that arcuate cable tray 120 extends through approximately 90'. It is contemplated that arcuate cable tray 15 120 may be configured and dimensioned such that arcuate cable tray 120 extends through any suitable angle from approximately 00 to approximately 180*. [0060] As seen in FIG. 6, , cable tray 130 is constructed in substantially the same manner as cable tray 110, however, cable tray 130 has a substantially T-shaped configuration wherein one side wall thereof has been opened to define a passage through 20 a side thereof. [00611 As seen in FIGS. 1, 7 and 17, cable support system 100 may include a divider 160 selectively connectable to at least some of longitudinal sections 116 and/or transverse sections 118 of cable trays 110, 120 and/or 130. Divider 160 includes a pair of latch members 162 each configured and adapted to selectively engage, for example, 25 longitudinal sections 116 of cable trays 110, 130 and a wall member 164 extending from latch members 162. Wall member 164 may be substantially orthogonal to latch members 162. Each latch member 162 includes a hook feature 162a formed at a first end thereof and a snap-fit engaging feature 162b formed at an opposite end thereof. In use, hook features 162a are slid onto first longitudinal sections 116 of a cable tray 110 and engaging 30 features 162b are snap-fit onto second longitudinal section 116 which are spaced apart from first longitudinal sections 116.
WO 2008/033576 PCT/US2007/020218 9 100621 As seen in FIGS. 1, 8 and 19, cable support system 100 may include a suspension bracket 170 selectively connectable to stringers 112a, 112b. Suspension bracket 170 includes a plate 172 selectively connectable to stringers 11 2a, 112b by fastening means 174, such as, for example, nuts and bolts or the like. Suspension bracket 5 170 further includes at least one riser of arm 176 extending from plate 172 and configured to support or suspend a cable management system 200 (see FIG. 9) therefrom. 100631 As seen in FIG. 9, cable management system 200 includes a spine 206 and a plurality of cable supports 204 depending therefrom. Cable supports 204 define a cable retaining portion 202 for receipt and retention of cables (not shown) therein. Reference 10 may be made to U.S. Patent 6,361,000, the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference for a detailed discussion of cable management system 200. 100641 As seen in FIG. I and 19, cable support system 100 may include a guide 178 configured and adapted to extend between cable management system 200 and cable tray 110 to provide a supported transition therebetween. 15 10065] Turning now to FIGS. 1, 10 and 11, cable support system 100 may include any number of patch panels 180 or the like selectively securable to any of cable trays 110, 120 or 130. In particular, patch panels 180 may be secured to stringers 112a, 112b of cable trays 110, 120 or 130. Each patch panel 180 includes a plurality of receptacles 182 for selectively receiving and engaging with electrical connectors 182a (see FIGS. IOA 20 and 1 IA), telephone jacks, data transfer jacks and the like. 10066] As seen in FIGS. 1, 12, 18 and 19, cable support system 100 may include a strut 190 disposed beneath risers l 12a, 11 2b of cable tray 110. Strut 190 may be a U shaped channel defining an elongate slot 192 therealong. In operation, as seen in FIGS. 1 and 18, free or lower ends of suspension rods 20 may extend through the space between 25 rails 113a, 113b of stringer 112a or 112b and enter U-shaped channel 192 of strut 190. Free ends of suspension rods 20 may extend through U-shaped channel 192 and through apertures 194a formed in a wall 194 thereof. Struts 190 proved additional rigidity to stringers 112a, I 12b and ultimately to cable trays 110, 120 and/or 130. 100671 Turning now to FIGS. 14-16, cable support system 100 may include a 30 hinge 230 for interconnecting a pair of adjacent cable trays 110, 120 or 130 to one another and to permit the adjacent cable trays to be positioned at an angle with respect to WO 2008/033576 PCT/US2007/020218 10 one another in a plane transverse to a plane defined by longitudinal sections 116 and transverse sections 1] 8. Hinge 230 includes a first leg 232 having a fixed configuration, and a second leg 234, hingedly connected to first leg 232 and capable of having a varying configuration. First leg 232 has a fixed L-shaped configuration and is configured and 5 adapted for selectively attachment to a stringer 112a, 112b of a cable tray 110, 120 or 130. Second leg 234 includes a first portion 234a hingedly connected to first leg 232 at a first end thereof and a second portion 234b hingedly connected to a second end of first portion 234a. Second portion 234b is configured and adapted for selectively attachment to a stringer 112a, 112b of an adjacent cable tray 110, 120 or 130. 10 100681 As seen in FIGS. 15 and 16, in use, hinge 230 enabled a first cable tray II Oa to pivot downwardly, about a first pivot axis defined between first and second legs 232, 234 of hinge 230, relative to an adjacent second cable tray 11 Ob. Hinge 230 also enables a first cable tray I 10a to pivot upwardly, about a second pivot axis defined between first and second portions 234a, 234b of second leg 234, relative to an adjacent 15 second cable tray II Ob. Hinge 230 enabled three-dimensional configurations of cable trays 110, 120 and 130. [00691 As seen in FIG. 21, multiple cable trays 110 may be stacked one on top another in a nesting fashion to reduce the overall height and volume of the cable trays 110 when being stored and/or shipped. 20 [0070] As seen in FIG. 22, cable tray 110 may be provided with a reinforcing rib 111 extending transversely across longitudinal sections 116 on a side opposite transverse sections 118. It is contemplated that reinforcing rib 11l may be provided in close proximity to an end of cable tray 110. 100711 Although the illustrative embodiments of the present disclosure have been 25 described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings, it is to be understood that the disclosure is not limited to those precise embodiments, and that various other changes and modifications may be affected therein by one skilled in the art without departing from the scope or spirit of the disclosure. All such changes and modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
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1. A suspended cable support system, comprising: a plurality of suspension rods; and 5 at least one cable tray, each cable tray including: a pair of stringer elements, wherein each stringer element is configured for connection to at least one suspension rod; and a channel section depending from the pair of stringer elements, the channel section defining a passageway for supporting runs of cable thereon, the channel 10 section including a plurality of riser portions connected to the pair of stringer elements.
2. The suspended cable support system according to claim 1, wherein the channel section is formed of wire stock.
3. The suspended cable support system according to claim 1, wherein each stringer element includes a pair of spaced apart rails. 15
4. The suspended cable support system according to claim 3, wherein the channel section defines a floor spaced a distance from a plane defined by the pair of stringer elements, wherein the floor is supported by the riser portions.
5. The suspended cable support system according to claim 4, wherein the channel section includes a plurality of longitudinal sections and a plurality of transverse 20 sections defining a cage-like enclosure.
6. The suspended cable support system according to claim 5, wherein the longitudinal sections are disposed beneath the transverse sections. WO 2008/033576 PCT/US2007/020218 12
7. The suspended cable support system according to claim 6, wherein the channel section further comprises at least one transversely extending reinforcing rib disposed beneath the longitudinal sections.
8. The suspended cable support system according to claim 1, wherein the 5 channel section is arcuate.
9. The suspended cable support system according to claim 1, wherein the channel section is substantially T-shaped.
10. The suspended cable support system according to claim 1, further comprising a divider configured for selective connection to the channel section for 10 dividing the passageway.
11. The suspended cable support system according to claim 1, further comprising at least one suspension bracket configured for connection to the channel section; and a cable management system selectively connectable to the suspension bracket so as to depend therefrom, wherein the cable management system includes a 15 plurality of cable supports depending from a bendable spine.
12. The suspended cable support system according to claim 11, wherein each suspension bracket is configured for connection on a top surface of a stringer element.
13. The suspended cable support system according to claim 1, further comprising a strut supported beneath at least one of the stringer elements, each strut 20 having a substantially U-shaped transverse cross-sectional profile.
14. The suspended cable support system according to claim 1, further comprising a plurality of cable trays, and at least one hinge interconnecting adjacent cable trays to enable adjacent cable trays to bend off-axis relative to one another.
15. The suspended cable support system according to claim 1, wherein the 25 cable trays are configured for stacking one on top of another in a nesting fashion. WO 2008/033576 PCT/US2007/020218 13
16. The suspended cable support system according to claim 3, wherein the suspension rods extend between the pair of rails of the stringer elements.
17. A cable tray for use in a cable support system including a plurality of suspension rods, the cable tray comprising: 5 a pair of stringer elements each having a pair of spaced apart rails, wherein at least one suspension rod of the cable support system extends between the pair of rails; and a channel section depending from the pair of stringer elements, the channel section defining a passageway for supporting runs of cable thereon, the channel section 10 including: a plurality of riser portions connected to the pair of stringer elements; a floor spaced a distance from a plane defined by the pair of stringer elements, wherein the floor is supported by the riser portions; and a plurality of longitudinal sections and a plurality of transverse sections 15 defining a cage-like enclosure.
18. The cable tray according to claim 17, wherein the longitudinal sections are disposed beneath the transverse sections.
19. The cable tray according to claim 18, further comprising at least one transversely extending reinforcing rib disposed beneath the longitudinal sections.
20 20. The cable tray according to claim 17, wherein the cable trays are configured for stacking one on top of another in a nesting fashion.
21. The cable tray according to claim 17, wherein the cable trays are at least one of arcuate and T-shaped. WO 2008/033576 PCT/US2007/020218 14
22. A cable support system, comprising: a plurality of suspension rods; and at least one cable tray supported on at least one of the plurality of suspension rods, each cable tray including: 5 a first stringer element defined by a pair of spaced apart rails; at least a second stringer element defined by a pair of spaced apart rails, wherein the first and second stringer elements are spaced apart from one another and each stringer element is configured for connection to at least one suspension rod; and a channel section depending from the pair of stringer elements, the 10 channel section defining a passageway for supporting runs of cable thereon, the channel section including a plurality of riser portions connected to the pair of stringer elements, wherein the cable trays are configured for stacking one on top of another in a nesting fashion.
23. The cable support system according to claim 22, wherein the channel 15 section is formed of wire stock.
24. The cable support system according to claim 22, wherein the channel section defines a floor spaced a distance from a plane defined by the pair of stringer elements, wherein the floor is supported by the riser portions.
25. The cable support system according to claim 24, wherein the channel 20 section includes a plurality of longitudinal sections and a plurality of transverse sections defining a cage-like enclosure.
26. The cable support system according to claim 22, further comprising a divider configured for selective connection to the channel section for longitudinally dividing the passageway. WO 2008/033576 PCT/US2007/020218 15
27. The cable support system according to claim 22, further comprising at least one suspension bracket configured for connection to the channel section; and a cable management system selectively connectable to the suspension bracket so as to depend therefrom, wherein the cable management system includes a plurality of cable supports 5 depending from a bendable spine.
28. The cable support system according to claim 22, further comprising a strut supported beneath at least one of the stringer elements, each strut having a substantially U-shaped transverse cross-sectional profile.
29. The cable support system according to claim 22, further comprising a 10 plurality of cable trays, and at least one hinge interconnecting adjacent cable trays to enable adjacent cable trays to bend off-axis relative to one another.
30. The cable support system according to claim 22, wherein the pair of rails of each stringer element are spaced apart an amount sufficient for the suspension rods to extend therebetween.
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